Black lives matter. We acknowledge that while racism and oppression have come to the forefront again recently in the United States, Canada has its own historic and present day systemic racism towards Black, Indigenous and Peoples of Colour. Anti-Black racism in Canada dates back to the social, economic, and structural exclusion of Black people who … Black Lives Matter
Do you have a group of at least three people and a concept for a worker co-op? If so, we want to hear from you! The CWCF Worker Co-op Academy, an online training program that coaches start-up groups through the process of developing and launching their worker co-op enterprises in a supportive cohort, with the … CWCF Worker Co-op Academy Accepting Applications
If Louder Than Ten’s founders had known about worker co-ops at the time of its inception, they probably would’ve incorporated as one. As it was, the Vancouver-based digital project management and operations training company was already operating under the spirit, if not the letter, of what it means to be a co-op from the beginning. … Louder Than Ten Succeeds as a Co-op Conversion – Kenzie love
By Kenzie Love Co-operatives around the world employ 280 million people, comprising 10 percent of the world’s employed population, making for a significant if still comparatively small portion of the global economy. But co-operatives are also unevenly distributed globally, with worker co-operatives, at least, comprising a relatively small share of the Canadian economy (with the … Government Support Is Critical to a Strong Worker Co-op Sector
The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) offers grants to assist worker co-ops that are, or agree to become, members of CWCF to hire a co-op developer or other professional to help with a challenge that the co-op is facing. Assistance can be sought in any area needed such as marketing, financial administration, governance, conflict resolution, … Update on Technical Assistance Grants
By Kenzie Love CWCF reprised its successful pre-Conference session on Business Conversions to Social Purpose Organizations for Equity-Denied Groups on February 9 in the form of a webinar which over 30 participants attended. The webinar began with a land acknowledgement by CWCF’s JEDDI Business Conversion Project Coordinator, Janielle Maxwell. Janielle invited participants to look at … CWCF Hosts Webinar on Business Conversions to Social Purpose Organizations for Equity-Denied Groups
Are you enthusiastic and passionate about sexual health, education, and pleasure? There are so many things about this job that are super fun – like talking about sexuality, hanging with coworkers, and being surrounded by amazing sex toys all day – but this can actually be a pretty hard gig! Talking to people about their … Come As You Are Is Hiring
We are hiring a Researcher and Project Coordinator for the International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS, Canada. This is a 15 months contract position that starts as soon as possible, and has the possibility of continuation. The position can be based at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, or a remote … Researcher and Project Coordinator – International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University
By Kenzie Love Contrary to popular belief, the Chinese don’t actually have the same character for the word “crisis” as they do for “opportunity.” And yet this is an apt description of the situation facing the global economy. Crises of climate change, an ever-growing gap between the ultra-wealthy few and everyone else, racism and other … Three Reasons for Optimism About Worker Co-ops in 2023